Calendar of Events

Knoxville Zoo is offering “Buy One, Get One Free” admission tickets Dec. 1, 2015, through Feb. 29, 2016, during Kroger BOGO Days.

“It may come as a bit of a surprise to our guests, but winter is a great time to visit the zoo,” said Lisa New, President and CEO of Knoxville Zoo. “We’re lucky to have many days of mild weather, and most of our animals enjoy being out and active on those days. Our red pandas and river otters are especially lively this time of year.” On days when the temperature drops below 40 degrees, some animals will be moved indoors, but visitors can still see many favorites, including elephants, gorillas, penguins, chimpanzees and reptiles, in their indoor viewing areas. A December trip to the zoo may even include a visit with Santa Claus, too, when the Pilot Flying J Wee Play Adventure indoor play area hosts Santa’s Village. Santa’s Village will offer visits and photo opportunities with Santa as well as holiday-themed crafts Dec. 3 through 6 and 10 through 14 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. each day. Half-price admission tickets can be purchased at the zoo ticket window during regular zoo hours and online at knoxvillezoo.org. Discounted admission tickets must be used by Feb. 29, 2016, and cannot be combined with any other promotion, discount, or coupon.

Knoxville Zoo, 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914. Open every day except Christmas. Information: 865-637-5331, www.knoxville-zoo.org

Dec 1 Knoxville Skies, 4:30,
Dec 4 Knoxville Skies, 4:30, $2
Dec 5 Saturday Science Connections 11:30-1:30 FREE with admission
Dec 7 Muse Mondays 10-11am FREE with admission
Dec 8 Knoxville Skies, 4:30, $2
Dec 11 Knoxville Skies, 4:30, $2
Dec 12 Saturday Science Connections 11:30-1:30 FREE with admission
Dec 14 Muse Mondays 10-11am FREE with admission
Dec 15 Knoxville Skies, 4:30, $2
Dec 18 Knoxville Skies, 4:30, $2
Dec 19 Saturday Science Connections 11:30-1:30 FREE with admission
Dec 21 --(Open for extended hours till 5PM)/ Muse Mondays 10-11am FREE with admission/ WINTER WONDERLABS* 10am * 1 1am * 1 pm (*additional fees, see website for details)
Dec 22 --Knoxville Skies, 4:30, $2 / WINTER WONDERLABS* 10am * 1 1am * 1 pm (*additional fees, see website for details) / COOKING UP SCIENCE CAMPS -$36/30 (Ages 6-8, 9am to 12pm and 1-4pm, enroll in one or both! see website for details)
Dec 23 --WINTER WONDERLABS* 10am * 1 1am * 1 pm (*additional fees, see website for details)
Dec 26 Saturday Science Connections 11:30-1:30 FREE with admission
Dec 28 --(Open for extended hours till 5PM)/ Muse Mondays 10-11am FREE with admission/ WINTER WONDERLABS* 10am * 1 1am * 1 pm (*additional fees, see website for details)
Dec 29 -Knoxville Skies, 4:30, $2 / WINTER WONDERLABS* 10am * 1 1am * 1 pm (*additional fees, see website for details) / CREATE, CRAFT, CODE CAMP-$60/50 9am to 12pm / INTRODUCTION TO 3D PRINTING CAMP -$40/32 1-4pm (Ages 9-13, enroll in one or both! see website for details)
Dec 30 --WINTER WONDERLABS* 10am * 1 1am * 1 pm (*additional fees, see website for details)
Dec 31 SPECIAL EVENT--Cheer In The New Year At Noon, 10am-4pm, Ticketed Event celebrating a New Years Eve countdown to noon for the whole family!

The Muse Knoxville, 516 N. Beaman Street, Knoxville, TN 37914. Information: 865-594-1494, www.themuseknoxville.org

Join us! Sunday, December 13th, 6-9 for an exhibition of mixed media collage work by Renee Suich.

Artist Statement:
I enjoy creating Mixed Media collages that are inspired by nature, history and the energy that surrounds us all.Some works have been referred to as "Heritage Collages", as I incorporate vintage photographs in a unique abstract layout. My vision starts with a story that I want to share, then I use layers of handmade altered paper, natural objects and or painting. The different mediums allow me to explore color and texture in a new way. I have also started using encaustic methods in my work. Encaustic is painting with wax. Every piece becomes a new challenge as I learn and combine different techniques.

The Birdhouse Bird-Feeder Gallery/Cafe, 800 N 4th Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: http://birdhouseknoxville.com, birdhouseknoxvillegallery@gmail.com

Among the world richest, Balinese performing arts have develop over several hundred years into traditions of music, dance, and theatre of enormous important that continue today. The Gamelan remains central to these traditions. Our Gamelan at the University of Tennessee features students performing traditional and contemporary music in an ensemble that consists of about 20 instruments, mostly tuned xylophones and gongs.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L. Haslam Music Center

UT School of Music: Unless otherwise noted, concerts are FREE and open to the public.
The Alumni Memorial Building is located at 1408 Middle Drive on the UT campus. The Natalie Haslam Music Center is located at 1741 Volunteer Blvd on the UT campus. *For individual or small group performances, please check the web site or call the day of the event for updates or cancellations: 865-974-5678, www.music.utk.edu/events

Christmas Craft Show and Polar Express at the Downtown YMCA
All aboard for Christmas fun! Old Fashioned Christmas Craft show

Join us in the Lobby for all your Christmas favorites played by piano. Sing with us or just enjoy the company of others. This event is free and open to whole community. Wear your favorite Christmas PJ’s, free child watch all day. Start on your Christmas list by shopping local and supporting the crafters and vendors that will be in our gym, over 40! “Christmas PJ” Contest - The more festive and fun the better, PJ’s are a must for the “Polar Express” kids will enjoy the movie, readings from the book and having their ticket clicked by the conductor.

Refreshments - A Holiday Party is not complete unless you have… Popcorn, Hot Chocolate, Red Velvet Cookies!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1649485505320558/

Returns for 10th season with expanded schedule! Locally owned Home Federal Bank joins its love of downtown Knoxville and Christmas this winter through its continued role as presenting sponsor for the City of Knoxville’s Holidays on Ice. Knoxville’s only open-air ice rink opens to the public on Friday, Nov. 27. This year marks the 10th season for the ice rink on Market Square. In celebration of its anniversary and based on popular demand, the rink is extending its season by 15 days. “This is an exciting time for Holidays on Ice,” City of Knoxville Director of Special Events Judith Foltz said. “For the first time in many years, the rink will be completely open air. We’re removing the tent, enhancing the rink with overhead lighting and extending the season by 15 days.” In 2014, the rink hosted 19,000 skaters and 20,000 spectators. For more information including operating hours and admission rates, visit http://www.knoxvillesholidaysonice.com.

For information on Christmas in the City: City of Knoxville Special Events, 865-215-4248,
http://www.knoxvilletn.gov/government/city_departments_offices/special_events/christmas_in_the_city/

Students, family, friends, and the public are invited to a reception and awards ceremony Tuesday, December 8 from 6 to 8pm at the Knoxville Museum of Art. The event is free and open to the public.

The Knoxville Museum of Art and the Tennessee Art Education Association celebrates the 10th anniversary of the East Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition Friday. Now in its tenth year, the exhibition offers middle and high school students from around East Tennessee the opportunity to participate in a juried exhibition and to display their talents and be honored for their accomplishments in a professional art museum environment. The East Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition is open to students in grades 6-12, attending public, private, or home schools in 32 counties across East Tennessee. Fewer than a third of the more than 964 entries in this highly competitive show made it through a rigorous jury process. The best-in-show winner will receive a purchase award of $500, and the artwork will become a permanent part of the collection of Mr. James Dodson, on loan to the Knoxville Museum of Art's Education Collection.

Since 2005, the East Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition has presented the work of nearly 3,000 students who have competed for a total of $7 million in scholarships made available to eligible juniors and seniors by colleges and universities from around the nation.

Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37916. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10AM-5PM, Sunday, 1-5PM. Information: 865-525-6101, www.knoxart.org

This month, nine local teams of architects, engineers, construction companies and other organizations will construct massive holiday-themed art sculptures made of canned food items – all to help fight hunger in the region.

For the third year, Messer Construction Co. is presenting the “Holiday Canstruction” art exhibition, which will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee. The sculptures will be on display Nov. 21-Dec. 3 at the Knoxville Convention Center. The exhibition is free and open to the public.

On Nov. 20, the teams will gather at the Knoxville Convention Center for an eight-hour build of their holiday-themed sculptures. Each Canstruction sculpture typically uses between 1,500 and 5,500 canned food items, with only one-quarter-inch plywood or Plexiglas between the rows of cans and one-quarter-inch cardboard tubing for support. The color of the sculptures is determined by the colors of the cans and labels.
After the exhibition, the sculptures will be dismantled and the canned foods donated to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee. Last year’s event contributed 19,000 items to Second Harvest, and organizers expect the donation to surpass that mark this year.
The Holiday Canstruction art exhibition will be open to the public Nov. 21-Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with expanded hours during East Tennessee Children’s Hospital’s Fantasy of Trees event, Nov. 25-29.
Knoxville Convention Center, 701 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902
For more information, visit http://www.holidaycanstruction.com

Join us for a festive evening of Holiday goodies, hot cider, wine and live music
Opening Reception Friday Nov. 20th 5-8pm

Featuring DERRICK FREEMAN, well-known local autistic artist and oil paintings and prints by Inna Nasonova Knox & Kay List
• Reproductions of Derrick’s originals
• Derrick’s hand made Christmas ornaments
• Christmas cards and bookmarks
• Meet Derrick and his mother Angela Freeman Hunter*
*Envision Art Gallery is donating a portion of sales proceeds to “Our Place”, an organization founded by Angela Freeman Hunter to benefit artists with disabilities. http://www.kaylistart.com/events.html

Envision Art Gallery, 4050 Sutherland Avenue (Corner of Sutherland Ave. and Carr St.), Knoxville, TN 37919. Hours: Tue-Thu 10-5, Fri-Sat 10-6. Information: 865-438-4154, www.kaylistart.com

This exhibit showcases the personal art pursuits of Pellissippi State faculty through the eye of their own cameras.

Hardin Valley Campus of Pellissippi State: 10915 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville, TN 37932. Bagwell Center Gallery hours: M-F 10-6:30. Information: 865-694-6405, www.pstcc.edu/arts

Arrowmont is exhibiting new works by Pamela Winegard in the Geoffrey A. Wolpert Gallery. An opening reception will be held Thursday, November 12th, from 5-7pm. Admission is free and the community is encouraged to attend with their friends and family.

Altering Landscapes showcases mixed media works investigating visual narratives between community and place. The exhibit speaks to past and present cultural, historical, social and political identities.

Pamela Winegard is a working artist and art educator. She received her MFA in art and design from Winthrop University in 2011. Pam is a frequent lecturer and visiting artist at institutions across the country. She is currently featured in Studio Visit Magazine and has been selected to be a member of the National Association of Women Artists in New York City. Pam is a retired professor of Wingate University, Mitchell College, Central Piedmont Community College, Winthrop University and Art Institute of Charlotte. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally in public and private collections. For more information, visit her website at http://www.pamelawinegard.com/

Gallery hours are Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm and Saturday 10am - 4pm. Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, 556 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Information: 865-436-5860, www.arrowmont.org

Opening Reception: Wednesday, November 11 5-8pm in the Ewing Gallery of Art and Architecture

Inspired by place and process, Pinkney Herbert’s work is a spirited exploration in color and line derived from the sights, sounds, and energies of the two principal cities – Memphis and New York – in which this body of work was created. Graffiti-like gestures scrawl atop digital prints, which are collaged and integrated into his paintings. Herbert draws inspiration from art historical and vernacular sources — including patterns, street signs, advertisements, and architecture. In this 30-year survey, we follow Pinkney Herbert on his transformative journey from the narrative into abstraction.

The Gallery is open M-W, 10am - 5pm, Thurs: 10am - 7:30pm and Sundays 1-4pm
The Gallery will be closed November 26 - 29 for Thanksgiving.

Ewing Gallery, 1715 Volunteer Blvd on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. Information: 865-974-3200, www.ewing-gallery.utk.edu